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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a $500 discount on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike that is down at a $1,399 low and also has a few ways to score some bonus savings. We’ve also got a bunch of lingering Prime Day deals like Bluetti’s AC180 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 200W solar panel at a new $779 low, as well as several other models/bundles still remaining at their recent low prices. Next, you can score $304 off UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at $495, or save up to 50% on a whole collection of Greenworks tools, including a 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower that comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery for $240, among others. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-time Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 bundle discount and the Hangover Prime Big Deal Days hub, which still has a significant amount of leftover deals that are still lingering and worth a look before they’re gone.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Tenways’ 37-pound CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike assists you up to 53 miles at $1,399 low

Tenways has discounted two of its e-bike models on varying ends of the commuting spectrum by $500, giving folks ample opportunities at higher-end designs at more affordable rates. The standout deal for those who like to actually cycle and just want some added assistance is that the brand’s lightweight CGO600 Pro e-bike has been dropped down to $1,399 shipped. Normally going for $1,899 at full price these days, there have been a few discounts that have popped up since its release last year, often taking costs down to $1,499, with a few others that have gone further to $1,399, which happens to be the best price we can find since the brand hit our radar. You can learn more about this model below or through our hands-on review at Electrek.

Tenways’ CGO600 Pro e-bike cruises onto the scene as a lightweight companion for folks who enjoy the activity of cycling over just wanting a throttled model to do all the work (as there is none). It weighs in at just 37 pounds, meaning urban commuters might find this an ideal fit – especially if you’re living in a walk-up apartment building. It sports a 350W rear hub motor that comes powered by a removable, smaller-than-usual 360Wh battery (again, no throttle so less battery and weight) – topping out at 20 MPH and four levels of pedal assistance (with a torque sensor) to utilize for up to 53 miles on a single charge.

The CGO600 Pro e-bike’s single-speed design also comes complimented with a Gates carbon belt drive system over a standard chain, throwing out concerns of growing noise and/or rust that standard chain systems tend to develop over time – especially for those living on the coasts where salt water in the air can exasperate problems faster. It also comes stocked with a nice array of features like Tektro dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes, puncture-proof tires, LED lighting, internally-routed cables, a compact OLED display, companion app integration – as well as four solid colorways on top of three different size options (which is a rare thing to be offered in the e-mobility world).

Tenways is also offering some added savings and free gear too – with a quick sign-up onto the brand’s newsletter getting you a mudguard set for the wheels alongside a kickstand (valued at $118). If you happen to be a medical provider, military member, first responder, or teacher, you can follow the link on the page to get verified and receive an additional $150 off your purchase.

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Bluetti AC180 solar generator bundle at new $779 low in hangover Prime Day savings

We’ve got some lingering fall Prime Day deals still available through the official Bluetti Amazon storefront, with the brand’s AC180 Portable Power Station bundled alongside a 200W solar panel down at $779 shipped, after clipping the on-page $520 off coupon. You’d usually find this package priced at $1,299, with most discounts having kept costs above $879, and a few more recent ones dropping things lower to $799. The recent Prime Big Deals Day event increased the savings and took things even further, with the chance to still score it here today at a 40% markdown that also lands it at a new all-time low price. You can find the power station alone still down at its new $459 Prime Day low, or bump up the solar input to a 350W panel for $949, after clipping the on-page $550 off coupon.

Fall camping trips can always use a reliable backup power companion and the AC180 power station tackles device and portable appliance needs at an affordable price. It delivers a 1,152Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity that dishes out up to 1,800W of power output – with smart controls to adjust settings through the BLUETTI app on your tablet or smartphone. It boasts 11 output ports: four ACs, four USB-As, one USB-C, one DC, and even a wireless charging pad for your smaller, more personal devices. Recharging times come significantly reduced with this unit too, as you can get to 80% battery in as little as 45 minutes when your plug it into a wall outlet, or in 2.8 to 3.3 hours when connected to a 500W solar input.

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Save $304 on UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 LiFePO4 power station as it returns to $495 low

Courtesy of its official Amazon storefront, UGREEN is offering another chance to score its PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at the best rate we’ve seen for $495.38 shipped, with a 38% discount being automatically applied at checkout. Recently this unit would cost you $799, after falling from its original $999 MSRP back in the middle of summer. We last saw this same opportunity at the tail-end of July, with the months since having kept costs to the new going rate, but it returns here today with $304 slashed off its price tag for the best price we have tracked.

Built around a LiFePO4 battery, the PowerRoam 1200 delivers a 1,024Wh capacity and pumps out juice at up to 2,500W, letting it handle larger appliances during your travels or power outages. You can recharge the battery to 80% in just 50 minutes when you connect it to a standard wall outlet, while a full charge will take a little longer at 1.5 hours. Utilizing two 200W solar panels, you can take advantage of its solar charging capabilities to recharge its battery in about three to four hours. Smart controls are available through the UGREEN app via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, and it also boasts an impressive 13 output port options to cover a wide array of needs: six ACs, two USB-As, two USB-Cs, two DCs, and one car port.

If you were hoping for a larger option, UGREEN’s PowerRoam 2200 Portable Power Station is also getting a similar discount to $1,311, with a lesser 18% discount being automatically applied at checkout. Arriving with its own LiFePO4 battery that offers a 2,048Wh capacity, you can further expand that up to 12,000Wh when connected to five of its expansion batteries (sold separately). Equipped with the brand’s PowerZip tech, recharging is far faster than you might expect, taking just 1.5 hours with a standard wall outlet (50 minutes for 80%), or you can connect up to its maximum 1,200W of solar input to charge via the sunlight. Its durable body has been designed with a 4-wheel detachable trolley for easier transport options, complete with smart controls via the app, and 16 output ports: six AC ports, four USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, two DC ports, one RV port, and one car port.

Greenworks 40V 19-inch cordless electric lawn mower with 5.0Ah/50,000mAh power bank battery

Greenworks 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery at $240 low

Amazon is offering the Greenworks 40V 19-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower for $239.99 shipped. After sitting at $270 across 2023, we saw this model jump up closer to $320 in 2024 and now down to match the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon. It has seen a fair share of discounts this year that brought costs back down into its older price range, with some keeping above $256 and others going $16 lower. Today, you’re looking at the chance to grab it at this lower rate that happens to be the best price we have tracked here, saving you $80 in the process.

This 40V Greenworks model comes in as a lawn care solution that not only replaces the annoying features of gas-guzzlers like noise, fumes, and fuel costs but won’t burn a hole through your wallet to do so like many higher-end mowers. It sports the usual brushless motor design that the brand is known for these days, powered by the included 5.0Ah battery that gives you up to 35 minutes of continuous runtime – which can easily be switched out for other batteries if you’ve already got others in your arsenal. It’s all housed inside a 19-inch steel deck and has seven different cutting heights on top of a 2-in-1 functionality to either mulch or side discharge your clippings. Its battery even has a secondary usage in that its USB port can be used to charge your personal devices on top of powering the mower (50,000mAh capacity).

There’s still a bunch of leftover Prime Day deals on other Greenworks tools that we’re seeing keep to their discounted rates – up to 50% off. Depending on just where you may be located, weather conditions and your needs might vastly differ and there is a wide variety of outdoor gear being offered here to get you through the rest of fall and even prep ahead for winter. Check out some of these notable tools:

Fall e-bike deals!

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Best new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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New DOE report finds 90% of wind turbine materials are recyclable

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New DOE report finds 90% of wind turbine materials are recyclable

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released an encouraging new report revealing that 90% of wind turbine materials are already recyclable using existing infrastructure, but tackling the remaining 10% needs innovation.

That’s why the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has allocated over $20 million to develop technologies that address these challenges.

Why this matters

The wind energy industry is growing rapidly, but questions about what happens to turbines at the end of their life are critical. Recyclable wind turbines means not only less waste but also a more affordable and sustainable energy future.

According to Jeff Marootian, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, “The US already has the ability to recycle most wind turbine materials, so achieving a fully sustainable domestic wind energy industry is well within reach.”

The report, titled, “Recycling Wind Energy Systems in the United States Part 1: Providing a Baseline for America’s Wind Energy Recycling Infrastructure for Wind Turbines and Systems,” identifies short-, medium-, and long-term research, development, and demonstration priorities along the life cycle of wind turbines. Developed by researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, with help from Oak Ridge and Sandia National Laboratories, the findings aim to guide future investments and technological innovations.

What’s easily recyclable and what’s not

The bulk of a wind turbine – towers, foundations, and steel-based drivetrain components – is relatively easy to recycle. However, components like blades, generators, and nacelle covers are tougher to process.

Blades, for instance, are often made from hard-to-recycle materials like thermoset resins, but switching to recyclable thermoplastics could be a game changer. Innovations like chemical dissolution and pyrolysis could make blade recycling more viable in the near future.

Critical materials like nickel, cobalt, and zinc used in generators and power electronics are particularly important to recover.

Key strategies for a circular economy

To make the wind energy sector fully sustainable, the DOE report emphasizes the adoption of measures such as:

  • Better decommissioning practices – Improving how turbine materials are collected and sorted at the end of their life cycle.
  • Strategic recycling sites – Locating recycling facilities closer to where turbines are decommissioned to reduce costs and emissions.
  • Advanced material substitution – Using recyclable and affordable materials in manufacturing.
  • Optimized material recovery – Developing methods to make recovered materials usable in second-life applications.

Looking ahead

The DOE’s research also underscores the importance of regional factors, such as the availability of skilled workers and transportation logistics, in building a cost-effective recycling infrastructure. As the US continues to expand its wind energy capacity, these findings provide a roadmap for minimizing waste and maximizing sustainability.

More information about the $20 million in funding available through the Wind Turbine Technology Recycling Funding Opportunity can be found here. Submission deadline is February 11.

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Mazda finally reveals plans to build its first dedicated EV: Here’s what we know so far

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Mazda is finally stepping up with plans to build its first dedicated EV. The upcoming Mazda EV will be made in Japan and based on a new in-house platform. Here’s what we know about it so far.

The first dedicated Mazda EV is coming soon

Although Mazda isn’t the first brand that comes to mind when you think of electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker is finally taking a step in the right direction.

Mazda revealed on Monday that it plans to build a new module pack plant in Japan for cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells.

The new plant will use Panasonic Energy’s battery cells to produce modules and EV battery packs. Mazda plans to have up to 10 GWh of annual capacity at the facility. The battery packs will power Mazda’s first dedicated EV, which will also be built in Japan using a new electric vehicle platform.

Mazda said it’s “steadily preparing for electrification technologies” under its 2030 Management Plan. The strategy calls for a three-phase approach through 2030.

The first phase calls for using its existing technology. In the second stage, Mazda will introduce a new hybrid system and EV-dedicated vehicles in China.

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Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan (Source: Changan Mazda)

The third and final phase calls for “the full-fledged launch” of EVs and battery production. By 2030, Mazda expects EVs to account for 25% to 40% of global sales.

Mazda launched the EZ-6, an electric sedan, in China last October. It starts at 139,800 yuan, or around $19,200, and is made by its Chinese joint venture, Changan Mazda.

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Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan (Source: Changan Mazda)

Based on Changan’s hybrid platform, the electric sedan is offered in EV and extended-range (EREV) options. The all-electric model gets up to 600 km (372 miles) CLTC range with fast charging (30% to 80%) in 15 minutes.

At 4,921 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,485 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,895 mm, Mazda’s EZ-6 is about the size of a Tesla Model 3 (4,720 mm long, 1,922 mm wide, and 1,441 mm tall with a 2,875 mm wheelbase).

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Mazda EZ-6 interior (Source: Changan Mazda)

Inside, the electric sedan features a modern setup with a 14.6″ infotainment, a 10.1″ driver display screen, and a 50″ AR head-up display. It also includes zero-gravity reclining seats and smart features like voice control.

The EZ-6 is already off to a hot sales start, with 2,445 models sold in November. According to Changan Mazda, the new EV was one of the top three mid-size new energy vehicle (NEV) sedans of joint ventures sold in China in its first month listed.

Will Mazda’s first dedicated EV look like the EZ-6? We will find out with Mazda aiming to launch the first EV models on its new in-house platform in 2027. Stay tuned for more.

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Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office

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Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office

A view of offshore oil and gas platform Esther in the Pacific Ocean on January 5, 2025 in Seal Beach, California. 

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President-Elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will reverse President Joe Biden‘s ban on offshore drilling along most of the U.S. coastline as soon as he takes office.

“I’m going to have it revoked on day one,” Trump said at a news conference, though he indicated that reversing the ban might require litigation in court.

Biden announced Monday that he would protect 625 million acres of ocean from offshore oil and gas drilling along the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea. The president issued the ban through a provision of the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

An order by Trump attempting to reverse the ban will likely end up in court and could ultimately be struck down.

During his first term, Trump tried to issue an executive order to reverse President Barack Obama’s use of the law to protect waters in the Arctic and Atlantic from offshore drilling. A federal court ultimately ruled that Trump’s order was not lawful and reversing the ban would require an act of Congress.

The Republican Party has a majority in both chambers of the new Congress.

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